Career Opportunities with Affiliated Organizations
Looking for a great place to start your career? The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Nebraska Natural Resource Districts are always hiring! Both organizations provide valuable career pathways for SNR students and alumni– check out their websites for the latest openings!
Be sure to scroll down to the SNR Job Board for additional opportunities across the natural resource field.
SNR Job Board
UNL Range and Wildlife Internship/Technician
Position: Internship
Location: Rose, NE
Deadline: 5/1/2026
https://go.unl.edu/pn3s
Urban Forestry Internship
Position: Internship
Location: Lincoln, NE
Deadline: 3/20/2026
https://go.unl.edu/sbza
The Whale Museum’s Marine Mammal Response Program: Summer 2026 Internship
Position: Internship
Location: San Juan County, WA
Deadline: 3/13/2026
https://go.unl.edu/6kbp
Raptor/Birding Participant
Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Bar Harbor, ME
Deadline: 3/20/2026
https://go.unl.edu/6e7i
PBT Production Intern
Position: Internship
Location: UNL Lincoln, NE
Deadline: 3/10/2026
https://go.unl.edu/eiby
Undergrad Student Research Fellowship opportunity with the Nebraska Water Center
Position: Internship
Location: Lincoln, NE
Deadline: 3/13/2026
https://go.unl.edu/fh2z
Research Internship - Nebraska Water Center
Position: Part-Time, Temporary
Location: Lincoln NE
Salary: $16/hour (up to 35 hours/week)
Deadline: 3/13/2026
https://watercenter.unl.edu/news/nebraska-water-center-seeking-applicants-summer-undergraduate-student-research-fellowships/
Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician
Position: Internship
Location: Fairfield, CA
Deadline: 3/15/2026
https://www.birdrescue.org/get-involved/volunteering-internships/rehabilitation-internship-program/
Natural Resource Technician
Position: Internship
Location: Wyoming, IL
Deadline: 3/15/2026
https://www.conservationjobboard.com/search/kw=summer%20internship/1
Natural Resource Internships
Position: Internship
Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
Deadline: 5/1/2026
https://www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org/internships
Research Fellowship
Position: Fellowship
Location: Glacier National Park, Montana
Salary: Up to $7500
Deadline: 3/18/2026
https://gpcesu.unl.edu/opportunity/researchjobinternship.aspx
If you have a job you would like listed here, please send the information to snrambassadors@unl.edu Please include the following information, if applicable: Position title, Position type (part-time, seasonal, etc.), Location, Application Deadline, Salary. Attach a link to the job announcement, if possible or send us the document in pdf format.
Job Boards Beyond SNR
Texas A&M University
Go to this site, and click on links for internships or summer positions. Site is updated with positions every day, and is the site for wildlife-related jobs.
Student Conservation Association
Natural Resource Job Directories
- Conservation Legacy: https://conservationlegacy.org/careerresources
- American Fisheries Society: https://fisheries.org/jobs
- Wildlife Society: https://careers.wildlife.org/
- North American Association for Environmental Education: https://naaee.org/eepro/jobshttps://naaee.org/eepro/jobs
- Environmental Organization: https://www.ecojobs.com/
- The JobSeeker: http://www.thejobseeker.net/
- Leed Certification Help (Green Jobs): https://new.usgbc.org/jobs
- Careers at Li-Cor: https://www.licor.com/careers/
- Environmental Jobs: http://www.environmentaljobs.com
- American Conservation Experience: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/
- International Society of Arborist: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Careers/Career-Center
- Geoscience Job Center: https://www.americangeosciences.org/jobs/
Federal jobs
- USAJOBS: http://www.usajobs.gov/
State jobs
- Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts: https://www.nrdnet.org/nrds/employment
State wildlife/fisheries/natural resources jobs
- Nebraska: http://outdoornebraska.gov/careers/
- Iowa: http://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Employment
- Missouri: https://jobs.mdc.mo.gov/
- Wisconsin: http://dnr.wi.gov/employment/
- Illinois: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/outreach/EmploymentOpportunities/Pages/default.aspx
- Colorado: http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/Jobs.aspx
Conservation Job Board
The Conservation Job Board profiles the latest jobs in the fields related to natural resource conservation including forestry, wildlife biology, fisheries, ecology, wetlands, marine science, environmental policy, environmental education, park management and more. We currently feature over 1,000 jobs with around 20 new listings added each day.
U.S. Geological Survey
Look under specific area--for example, "water resources." Click on "JOBS".
Ornithology Jobs
Cyber Sierra
Links to water quality, fisheries, and wildlife jobs
Zoo & Aquarium Jobs
- Zoological Association of America: http://zaa.org/job-board
- Association of Zoos & Aquariums: https://www.aza.org/jobs/
Sustainability
Water
- Josh's Water Jobs: https://www.joshswaterjobs.com/
Recurring Jobs
Learning Assistants in SCIL 101: Science and Decision-making for a Complex World.
Looking for undergraduate or graduate students or post-doctorate applicants.
To apply: Please send an email to Jenny Dauer (jenny.dauer@unl.edu) and include
- your current resume
- a short paragraph describing why you are interested in the position
- Undergrads only: your class standing, major and GPA
Each semester is a rolling deadline until positions are filled.
Graduate Student Funding
Handshake @ Career Services
Handshake is the place for students & alumni of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to search and apply for internships, co-ops, part-time and full-time jobs. You can also utilize Handshake to:
- Upload a resume and complete your online career profile
- Allow your online career profile and resume to be viewable by employers
- Learn which employers are attending upcoming Career Fairs
- View upcoming local and on-campus career events
- Research contact information for local and national employers
- Search for and apply to open positions
Strategic Career Resources
Current student preparing for the job market? Alums looking to retool and find that next position? We’ve got resources for you!
Positioning yourself for networking and career searches
- Create a LinkedIn account and join our School of Natural Resources page!
- Join Handshake if you are a current UNL student
- Alums can also join Handshake – see instructions here
- Join Indeed.com and post your resume
- Check out the natural resources job boards provided nearby on this page
- CASNR Career Services video series for career preparation
Alumni career resources—you are always a part of U. Nebraska and the School of Natural Resources!
- UNL Alumni Association's career resources
- University Career Services' alumni career resources